Woodplay Playsets Easy On Environment

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Woodplay Playsets Easy On Environment

Posted by The Great Escape Blog on Thursday Jul 14, 2011 1:27 pm

Woodplay’s tough standards are easy on the environment. Their choice of US based lumber suppliers attests to the sound environmental practices employed in growing and harvesting the domestically-grown wood we use in their Woodplay swing sets. Your selection of the Woodplay brand reaffirms their support of sustainable forestry practices to ensure our earth's resources can meet the needs of present and future generations.

The Right Number.
Over 90% of the lumber in their playsets is Redwood.

The Right Lumber.
100% of their redwood comes from sustainable forests in California.

The Right Reason.
California maintains the highest standards for environmental sustainability in the world.

The Right Team.
Their Redwood supplier in California is so committed to habitat conservation, their efforts have been recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Right Methods.

•   Water-based wood stains are low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and safe for our children, our pets, wildlife, and the air we breathe.
•   Investment in advanced wood milling technology minimizes waste.
•   Aggressively recycle to keep materials out of the waste stream.
•   Through kanban (just-in-time) production practices, our optimal inventory levels use resources efficiently and save energy.
•   To reduce CO2 and other emissions, whenever possible they team with transit providers who participate in the U.S. EPA SmartWay(SM) transport partnership.
•   The redwood, western red cedar, and Cunninghamia timber species they use are sustainable, and resistant to insects and decay, requiring no dangerous chemical preservatives (unlike wood species that use pressure treating to artificially extend product life).

•   Woodplay playsets from California redwood will be enjoyed for years to come, and so will the beauty of the California redwood forests.